Notice of Intent - Sole Source - AyData (DICONDE software)
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- N0016726Q1164
- Agency
-
Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541519 Other Computer Related Services
- Place of performance
- Bethesda, Maryland 20817, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) issued a notice of intent on September 11, 2026, to sole-source an annual renewal of DICONDE archive software and maintenance services to AyData under FAR Part 13.106-1(b), with a capabilities statement deadline of September 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
The Government has determined that only one source is reasonably available for this commercial item procurement. The base year contract includes five additional user licenses, one year of service and support with software upgrades and updates, and twelve monthly update CDs, with identical components available in two one-year option years. Base year delivery is September 30, 2026; option years commence October 1, 2027, and October 1, 2028, respectively. All software and licenses must be compatible with NSWCCD's current DICONDE archive system and are unclassified. Digital delivery of yearly service, support, and user licenses goes to the contract Technical Point of Contact; monthly update CDs are mailed to NSWCCD, 9500 MacArthur Boulevard, Building 60, Room 160/162, West Bethesda, Maryland 20817.
Interested parties must submit capabilities statements by September 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST to steven.w.besanko.civ@us.navy.mil. Responses must include pricing, FOB point, points of contact, business size, payment terms, and clear capability statements demonstrating ability to meet all specifications. The Government will evaluate technically acceptable quotes on a lowest-evaluated-price basis, considering past performance. Award is solely at Government discretion; responses do not guarantee competitive procurement.
NAICS code 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) applies; small business size standard is $34 million.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to solicit only one source under the authority of FAR Part 13.106-1(b) the Contracting Officer has determined that circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. The Government intends to solicit with AyData for annual renewal of DICONDE archive software and maintenance. The NAICS code is 541519 and the Small Business Standard is 34 million dollars.
The provisions and clauses included and/or incorporated in this solicitation document are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2026-01 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20260702. SEE ATTACHED SOLICITATION FOR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS.
Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement no later than 9/18/26, 12PM EST. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive quotes. However, all responses received by 9/18/26, 12PM EST will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All responses shall include price(s), FOB point, a point of contact, name and phone number, GSA contract number (if applicable), business size, and payment terms. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements.
Responses to this notice are due on or before 9/18/26, 12PM EST by email at steven.w.besanko.civ@us.navy.mil.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitation - N0016726Q1164.pdf |
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